Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2002
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Arrived the next day as promised. Took my furniture away. Price was fair. Hard working guys. Keep me informed when he was on his way. I"
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Santos installed exterior lighting and fixed a ceiling fan light for us. We highly recommend Santos for his prompt, courteous and professional service at reasonable rates. He offers a variety of services so we plan to call on him for future projects."
Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
Credit card accepted
Offers commercial services
"Put together two IKEA furniture pieces. Kept us informed of late arrival due to car trouble. Work area kept clean and neat."
Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Peter was a nice young man. Very polite and professional. He quoted us a price and went to work on clearing out the gutters and downspouts. We got to talking as to what he found in the gutters. He quoted us a price on spraying the roof since it was not that old but was shedding gravel into the gutters. He said this should help preserve the roof better. We were very pleased with Peter and so far his work. I asked him to give me a few cards to I can give out to the neighbors. We highly recommend him."
Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Did a fantastic job on my deck that was slowly rotting. It's as good as new (actually better)."
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 1980
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jim and his team were very professional throughout and did an awesome job renovating our exterior porch that enabled us to proceed with our initial concrete project. Jim's recommendation in 3D allowed us to visualize the plans in advance and the end result was perfect for our needs. I will be reaching out to Lockhart Construction for future work and highly recommend that you do the same!!"
Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 1983
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I am 100 % satisfied with the work Handyman Guy and his crew did in my kitchen and bathroom remodel. In fact, I have hired them again and again for many things throughout my home. Very professional and highly skilled. I would recommend The Handyman Guy for anyone looking for quality renovations and repairs."
Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Right from the start, our experience with Fence and Deck Connection was terrific. The sales rep showed us options at various price points and when our initial selection was beyond our means he showed us a less expensive alternative that was perfect. Once the contract was signed and materials delivered, the installation manager and crew showed up on time as scheduled and worked quietly, courteously and very professionally. It was obvious that they knew what they were doing. The manager came by daily to inspect what work was done and provided us with an accurate timeline for completion of the work. Every step in completing this significant investment was done professionally. We could not ask for better service and highly recommend Fence and Deck Connection."
Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Welcome to Fisher's Backyard Structures. We proudly provide the highest quality of service and Amish craftsmanship for each aspect of your project. Our depth of knowledge and experience solidify our belief that customer service stands as the highest priority. We eagerly look forward to working with you and making your vision a reality. Give us a call, Text or email today, and let us get started!
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Serving Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
Free estimates
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"We had our back porch replaced, And the work was done beautifully. Very sturdy and pretty."
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